(a) In this section, 'part–time student' means a student who: (1) Is enrolled in a degree–granting program at an eligible institution and taking at least 3 but no more than 11 semester hours of courses each semester; or (2) Is dually enrolled in a secondary school in the State and an institution of higher education. (b) In cooperation with the institutions of higher education in the State, the Commission shall establish and administer a grant program for undergraduate part–time students. (c) A recipient of a part–time grant shall: (1) Except as provided in § 18–1401.1 of this subtitle, be a resident of the State; and (2) Have demonstrated a definite financial need according to criteria established by the Commission. (d) For courses completed under the program, a recipient who is dually enrolled in a secondary school in the State and an institution of higher education may not be required to receive credit from a secondary school and an institution of higher education at the same time.
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